Author: Ava Smith

Hi, I'm Ava Smith! I'm a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. My blog is where I share the meals I make for family and friends—nothing fancy, just real food made with love. Follow along for easy, feel-good recipes straight from my kitchen!
  • Halloween Mini Pizzas

    I’ll be honest—Halloween snacks are my favorite part of the season. Costumes are fun, candy is great, but the food? That’s where the magic really happens. These Halloween Mini Pizzas have become my go-to spooky treat every October. They’re fun to make, totally customizable, and bring out that playful side we all secretly love. Plus,…

  • Creepy Deviled Eggs

    There’s something delightfully weird about Halloween food, isn’t there? I love how it gives us permission to play with our food—literally. These Creepy Deviled Eggs are my go-to every October because they’re equal parts spooky and delicious. They’re that perfect bite-sized treat that makes guests stop mid-conversation and go, “Wait… are those eyeballs?”—and then they…

  • Homemade Pineapple Iced Tea

    I have always been of the opinion that the finest drinks are created from the simplest ideas—such as the classic mixing with the tropical. This homemade pineapple iced tea is the result of just that kind of thinking. For hot afternoons, I wanted a drink that was refreshing, light, and just a little bit indulgent,…

  • Easy Strawberry Ghosts Recipe

    There’s something about these Strawberry Ghosts that just makes me smile every time. They’re ridiculously easy to make, look absolutely adorable, and somehow still feel like a treat you’d find at a fancy Halloween party. I’ve made these for kids, friends, and even my not-so-into-Halloween neighbors—and they always disappear (pun intended). They’re basically juicy fresh…

  • Halloween Popcorn Mix

    I’ll be honest—Halloween popcorn mix is one of those snacks that makes me feel like a kid again. Every October, I can’t resist throwing together a big bowl of sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness. It’s festive, colorful, and totally addictive. You know that point in the evening when everyone’s digging into snacks after trick-or-treating? Yeah—this…

  • Monster Mac and Cheese

    There’s something downright comforting about a bowl of mac and cheese—but Monster Mac and Cheese? Oh, that’s next-level comfort. I’ll be honest, this recipe has completely ruined boxed mac for me (in the best way). It’s gooey, outrageously cheesy, and loaded with all the extras you’d expect from something called “Monster.” We’re talking layers of…